In 1732 Pope Clement XII awarded the celebrated sculptor Nicola Salvi the commission to create an elaborate fountain in the Trevi district of Rome city. The task was so huge that it had to be completed by another architect called Pietro Bracci.
The Trevi fountain is situated in front of the beautiful Palazzo Poli and the water which supplies it comes from an ancient Roman aqueduct called the ‘Acqua Virgine’.
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The Trevi fountain is situated in front of the beautiful Palazzo Poli and the water which supplies it comes from an ancient Roman aqueduct called the ‘Acqua Virgine’.
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Tourists who gaze upon this masterpiece will see an animated scene of the ancient Greek god Titan, son of the sea god, Poseidon.
Triton is attempting to tame the seahorse drawn chariot of Oceanus who was a divine human-like personification of the mighty world ocean. Oceanus, or Ocean as he is commonly referred to is the central character of the fountain, borne of Sky and Vesta.
His beard represents power and wisdom and the horse rearing either side of him represent the ferocious strength of the sea.
Other gods of Greek mythology are included in this mighty scene which can be learned about in greater detailing pamphlets sold nearby the Trevi fountain.
The Trevi fountain is probably the most famous fountain in the world and is the largest Baroque style fountain in Rome. It stands at an impressive height of 26.3 metres.
Triton is attempting to tame the seahorse drawn chariot of Oceanus who was a divine human-like personification of the mighty world ocean. Oceanus, or Ocean as he is commonly referred to is the central character of the fountain, borne of Sky and Vesta.
His beard represents power and wisdom and the horse rearing either side of him represent the ferocious strength of the sea.
Other gods of Greek mythology are included in this mighty scene which can be learned about in greater detailing pamphlets sold nearby the Trevi fountain.
The Trevi fountain is probably the most famous fountain in the world and is the largest Baroque style fountain in Rome. It stands at an impressive height of 26.3 metres.
It is an endeared custom of locals and tourists alike to throw a coin into the Trevi fountain to ensure a future return to the city of Rome. Throwing in a second coin is said to attract romance into one’s life and a third should guarantee wedding bells!
Tourists will hear the gushing water jets of this spectacular fountain before they see it, and when they arrive right in front of it, the sound is a mesmerising crescendo, emphasising the power of the sea as the Trevi fountain statue scene suggests. It comes to life and would be a marvellous attraction to see in person on your next visit to Rome, the capital of Italy!
Tourists will hear the gushing water jets of this spectacular fountain before they see it, and when they arrive right in front of it, the sound is a mesmerising crescendo, emphasising the power of the sea as the Trevi fountain statue scene suggests. It comes to life and would be a marvellous attraction to see in person on your next visit to Rome, the capital of Italy!